Vulnerability identifier: #VU15248

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8497

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Microsoft

Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of objects in memory by the Windows kernel. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application and execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 10 1607 - 10 1809

Windows Server: 2016 - 2019 1803

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8497

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.